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'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'
Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns
Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
How the PACT Act helped my family as cancer took my husband’s life
If you are a veteran and have been diagnosed with a condition that is presumed to have been caused by your service, I urge you to enroll in VA health care and file a disability claim.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
William addresses his privilege in helping homeless
Prince William says he wants to make use of his public platform to campaign against homelessness.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal
Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals, perhaps nowhere more so than Porto, with its less manicured charm. If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Ex-Falcons QB Desmond Ridder gets emotional upon signing with Raiders: 'I do everything for my family'
Ridder held back tears while describing how his opportunity in Las Vegas aroseSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
‘This was a money grab’: My uncle took over the family business — and left my father out in the cold. Can I claim our inheritance?
“When my grandfather passed away, my uncle continued running the business and, at that point, he decided that my father would not receive any financial inheritance.”Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
More and more, I sense I’m out of touch. Can my expat writing still call Australia home? | Mikaella Clements
Putting anything down is an exercise in vulnerability but the fear of getting my homeland wrong is embarrassing and invalidating. I’ve lived overseas for 12 years, the vast majority of my adult ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
At 41, Andrew Garfield is questioning everything: 'I don't know where my calling is'
While promoting his new film 'We Live in Time,' the British actor has embraced vulnerability — and come to see himself as a model for men who wear their hearts on their sleeves.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
You be the judge: should my husband stop smuggling his hip flask into the theatre where I work?
Ellen’s husband Rog loves a crafty swig; she worries he’ll be spotted and embarrass her. Should he put a lid on it or should she enter into the spirit of things? You decide Find out how to get a ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
‘I always know where my keys are’: UK poll backs Saoirse Ronan’s words on women’s safety
British women want men to better understand gender-based violence and harassment, YouGov survey finds. Rarely can 10 words dropped into a TV chatshow have caused such a powerful ripple as those by ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Mark Cavendish confirms that Sunday will be ‘final race of my cycling career’
Briton’s last race is Tour de France Criterium in Singapore ‘I have achieved everything that I can on the bike’ Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will retire on Sunday, ending a career that ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
When Kentucky Bans Homeless Camps, Where Do People Go?
Angel Sivado tries to move people from the streets to permanent housing. A new law makes helping her clients more of a challenge.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
I am on edge, says woman made homeless aged 75
Susan Curtis, from Romford, finds herself feeling trapped by London's housing crisis.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
‘My partner and I have moved in together and I’m afraid I will have to do all the housework. How do I get him to help?’ | Leading questions
Look for ways to keep the equality of the honeymoon period going, says Eleanor Gordon Smith . And don’t assume he won’t do his share. Read more Leading questions My partner and I just moved ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
My husband died and now I need to take over the family finances. Should I hire the adviser who brings cookies and wants me to buy an annuity?
When you’re shopping for an adviser, you should look for someone you feel comfortable with — but that’s just the startBusiness - MarketWatch - November 5 -
‘Catfish killer used my photo to trap other girls’
Three victims have spoken to the BBC after one of the world’s most prolific online sex offenders was jailed.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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Family of murdered 'good Samaritan' seeks damages
Alan Geddes was stabbed 40 times in Aberdeen by a man only released from jail the day before.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'
Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
England seek spirit-raising win as Australia plot Twickenham heist
England are favourites, but their ability to squander leads and signs of resurgence among Australia mean an upset is possible on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
A moment that changed me: I was trapped in a burning building – and realised how much I wanted to live
I was in a friend’s fifth-floor flat when the place went up in flames. Suddenly I understood my mortality and what I was prepared to do to save myself. . When my friend Jonathan heard the crash ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
'Not my king': King Charles heckled by Indigenous senator in Australia
King Charles III was heckled in Australia on Monday by an Indigenous senator who shouted “you’re not my king” as the British monarch spoke to lawmakers.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Can I transfer my property to my son to reduce tax liabilities?
I own a second home in Cornwall and spend a few weeks there every yearWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Is it better for my taxes if I donate shares or cash?
You get the biggest benefit by getting rid of the biggest potential tax liability.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
I ate my way around Alsace – and survived
One man takes on the choucroute garnie, pretzels and pork knuckles of eastern France’s haute-calorie hinterlandWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'
Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'
Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.Top stories - BBC News - 14 hours ago -
‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic
Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
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A tiny island in the Caribbean seeks help from London after a politician is slain
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is seeking help from authorities in London to solve the killing of a Parliament member who was found stabbed to death this weekWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Trump’s Charity Toward None
The Catholic Church’s latest scandal: fawning over Donald.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Online tool helps families calculate the high cost of caregiving
Family caregivers provide billions of dollars of unpaid care for loved ones each year. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi looks at an exclusive tool that helps calculate the value of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
How the Budweiser Clydesdales help honor veterans and military families
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have partnered with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit helping military families, for more than 14 years.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban
The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago